subject: Learn How to Make a Bootable Antivirus CD [print this page] Learn How to Make a Bootable Antivirus CD
As computer user you should know that in a bootable environment we run the stripped down version of Windows in a RAM disk. Therefore the hard drive on the PC is treated just like an attached storage (almost like a flash drive). In this condition malware which consists of computer viruses, Trojans, malware, adware and spyware is helpless and totally at the hands of computer user. It is one of the best way to remove any kind of malware and has been hundred percent successful. Follow these steps to create a bootable antivirus CD.
First you need to go to ubcd4win.com then select the mirror with green status, say for example Mirror#3. When you click on this it will take to another website where the download is available. Now click on the download link for the ultimate boot CD and save the download in any of the drive or on your computer's desktop. Once the installer has been downloaded, double click on it. Now you need to choose the language. Then click "Next' for about three more times and select the path where you would like to install the ultimate boot CD for Windows. You need to have a drive of at least 5 to 10 gigabytes of free space to allow for future plugin growth. It is better to choose C: UBCD4WIN then the installation should take few minutes. Now click "Yes" in MD5 Hash Check. The installation begins once hash check succeeds. Then check "Yes" to see if the patch file exists. Now click on checkbox to launch ubcd4winbuilder.exe then click on "I agree" button. Then click "No" if Windows is searching for files.
The next step is to obtain a Windows XP operating system disc w/SP2. Copy the contents of the disc and store it at your preferred location. You should be able to allocate at least 700 MB of free space for Windows XP disc. Now open UBCD4win and then click on browse button and browse it to i386 folder. For example C: WindowsXPcd. Then you need to go to media output section and choose a spot for the ISO image created. This ISO can be burnt using software like NERO. Once the ISO is burnt it will be bootable. Now you can click on the plugins buttons. Now you can update the anti-malware software packages. You can find a-squared free antispyware software, click on that line and then on the config button. You will see a command prompt which will open automatically and start downloading the latest updates for the program.
Make sure you update all anti-malware programs in the plugin list. All you need to do is to hit on each one of them and then the config button. After you are done with the plugins , click and close the button. Now click on Build and click on "Yes" to create a directory and then on " I agree". At this point the ISO is create and is ready to be burnt. This is how you can create a bootable antivirus CD.
